Comparison

SÝN Sjónvarp vs Moonfin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SÝN Sjónvarp

Access Icelandic and select international TV channels on your smart devices. Stream live or on-demand content anywhere, anytime, and cast to your TV using Chromecast or AirPlay.

Highlights
  • Access to SÝN+
  • Major Icelandic TV channels
  • Selected foreign channels
  • Stream on smart devices
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Watch anytime, anywhere
Features
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SÝN Sjónvarps appið veitir aðgang að SÝN+, öllum helstu íslensku sjónvarpsstöðvunum og völdum erlendum stöðvum. Appið er aðgengilegt öllum óháð því hvar þeir eru með fjarskiptaþjónustu. Með SÝN Sjónvarps appinu getur þú horft þegar þér hentar í gegnum snjalltækið eða varpað myndinni upp á sjónvarpstækið í gegnum Chromecast eða AirPlay. Horfðu hvar sem er, hvenær sem er.

About

Moonfin

Access your personal media libraries from Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream, download, and manage content with a modern interface, including live TV and retro gaming.

Highlights
  • Stream and manage personal media
  • Offline playback downloads
  • Live TV and DVR browsing
  • Retro game emulation
  • Multi-server support
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex experience to iOS, macOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you'll need your own Jellyfin, Emby, or Plex server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Play retro games from your server's game library with built-in emulators, gamepad support, and save states that sync between devices (Moonfin plugin required, no games included) • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex communities.

Screenshots

SÝN Sjónvarp4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moonfin at 81% against SÝN Sjónvarp's 25%. Moonfin also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SÝN Sjónvarp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 85 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SÝN Sjónvarp's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SÝN Sjónvarp ships an update every 2 months, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SÝN Sjónvarp versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSÝN SjónvarpMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (13 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1385 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB156 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSyn hfAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

SÝN Sjónvarp

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

Moonfin

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

SÝN Sjónvarp

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SÝN Sjónvarp free?
SÝN Sjónvarp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SÝN Sjónvarp or Moonfin?
Moonfin is rated higher. SÝN Sjónvarp averages 1.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 85 ratings.
Do SÝN Sjónvarp or Moonfin have ads?
Neither SÝN Sjónvarp nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SÝN Sjónvarp or Moonfin?
SÝN Sjónvarp ships an update every 2 months, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, SÝN Sjónvarp was updated on November 6, 2026 and Moonfin on November 5, 2026.

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